Paphos
Bream Bay
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MAX DEPTH
16-25M -
DIVE TYPE
Reef -
CERTIFICATION
Scuba Diver+ -
ACCESS
Boat
Bream bay is one of our deeper dives which is located just 5 minutes from the Paphos Harbour.
On this dive site we often find abandoned fishing nets which we try to retrieve on a regular basis. As part of our yearly goals to do more clean ups and retrieve as many abandoned nets as we can. Bream bay along with a few others are on the top of our list.
For this dive a minimum certification level of Advanced Open Water is required.
If your last dive was more than 1 year ago then you will be required to complete a refresher before joining any of our scheduled dives.
This great dive site has two rock ridges on the sides and a large sandy bottom.
With reef walls that continue as far as the eye can see, this site is made up of a long canyon with many overhangs and small caves.
We will meet at our well-equipped diving centre in Paphos Harbour. Our friendly and helpful PADI professionals will help you with equipment and begin with an interesting and informative dive briefing. Unless you have your own diving gear, all equipment is supplied by us. We spend a few minutes checking your sizes and will fit you with the suitable gear. All of our diving equipment is well maintained and serviced regularly to ensure your safety and comfort.
Once everyone is ready we will take a short walk to the Paphos harbour where we will board Cydive II. The journey from the harbour to Bream Bay takes around 5 minutes by boat.
Complimentary fresh fruit and refreshments will be served on the boat before returning to the harbour. Back at the dive centre our PADI professionals will debrief you and help you to complete your logbooks.
Descend down the anchor line and begin your dive at about 24 meters on top of the rock ridge.
Drop down into the sandy patch and follow along the right side of the ridge where you’ll see overhangs. Under the overhangs you will find curious dusky groupers however they do spook easily and move quickly.
Follow the sandy patch along until you hit the deepest point of the dive at 28 meters. This will be your turnaround point of the dive and you will begin to head back towards the ascent line.
On the way back you we will have the chance to explore the ridge on the other side. On both sides of the ridge you’ll see lots of pink and purple calciferous algae as well as bright orange sponges.
At this dive site there is an abundance of Sea bream which are often in schools. There are roughly 16 different species of Sea Bream in the Mediterranean and we a fortunate to find some of the rarest at this dive site.
For more information about the marine life we see in Cyprus, head over to our marine life page!
Complimentary fresh fruit and refreshments will be served on the boat before returning to the harbour. Back at the dive centre our PADI professionals will debrief you and help you to complete your logbooks.
